ACM College Consulting

APRIL 23, 2024

Here's a comprehensive guide to navigating summer college planning for rising seniors: Reflect and Set Goals : Take the time to reflect on your academic achievements, extracurricular activities, and personal interests. Utilize the summer months to review test materials, enroll in test prep courses, or schedule exam dates.

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Top Tier Admissions

MAY 7, 2024

ENROLL NOW Understand standardized testing requirements In order to apply to schools in the U.S., you will need to take a number of standardized tests. In addition to the exams required by your school (such as GCSEs or IB tests), you will likely want to take the SAT or the ACT. While many U.S. While many U.S.

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College Essay Guy

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

If you’re exploring different colleges to apply to, you may have heard the terms “test optional” or “test blind.” So what do the terms “test optional” and “test blind” mean? How might they change your testing and application approach? And which schools are actually test optional or test blind?

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The Koppelman Group

APRIL 24, 2024

In this post, we’ll go into detail about what Wesleyan likes to see on your transcript, in your extracurriculars section, and on your standardized tests, but the most important thing to remember is that Wesleyan doesn’t like cookie cutter. Show this through extracurriculars and extra classes in the subjects you love.

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Solomon Admissions

APRIL 3, 2023

No, college admissions is not solely about perfect GPAs and testing. While good grades and high test scores can certainly help, there are many other factors that colleges consider when evaluating applicants. First, it might be helpful to understand the difference between holistic and non-holistic college admissions.

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Top Tier Admissions

MAY 10, 2024

While Ivy League institutions such as Dartmouth College , Yale University , Brown University , Harvard University and Cornell University announced a return to requiring SAT or ACT scores, Duke remains test optional. This cycle, Duke will still take into account standardized test scores when submitted, including AP and IB scores.

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BestColleges

MARCH 20, 2024

Note Reference [1] Check Scoring 870 puts you at the bottom 25% of test-takers. It's also important to remember that your standardized test score is just one factor that schools will consider in your overall application. Plus, find advice from a test prep expert on strategies to improve your score.

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The Koppelman Group

APRIL 28, 2024

Extracurriculars After your grades, the thing that they care most about next are your personal qualities as shown through your essays and recommendations. Extracurriculars give you things to write about outside of the classroom, and underline what you care about enough to invest time in when you don’t have to in school.

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Scoir

JANUARY 11, 2024

Between preparing for standardized tests to keeping up with extracurriculars, this year is full of hard work, reflection, and discovery. Junior year of high school is a key point in the college planning process.

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

APRIL 24, 2024

Duke University sets high standards for its applicants, and standardized testing is a crucial aspect of the college application process. Duke University maintains a test-optional policy for applicants. Duke evaluates applications comprehensively, considering various factors beyond standardized test scores.

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Top Tier Admissions

MAY 15, 2024

Career Planning and Academic Advising Clear, informed career planning and academic / extracurricular advising. C ollege Private Counseling Develop an organized and effective application strategy that leverages your academic and extracurricular experience to stand out. ENROLL NOW Take tough classes and focus on writing.

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

MAY 4, 2024

For the admissions cycle spanning 2024–25, Northwestern University maintains a test-optional policy. However, applicants may choose to submit these scores along with other optional forms of testing, such as Advanced Placement or International Baccalaureate scores. Should I go test-optional? Does Northwestern superscore the SAT?

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Educated Quest

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Test-optional admissions grew in practice at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. I touch on test-optional admissions in my new book, The Good College. Standardized test scores are one of several data points in college admissions, even at test-optional schools. Test scores are one of them and so are grades.

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

APRIL 24, 2024

Duke University maintains a test-optional policy for applicants. The University evaluates applications comprehensively, considering various factors beyond standardized test scores. Official scores sent from testing agencies are required only from successful applicants who choose to enroll at Duke.

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Spark Admissions

JUNE 22, 2023

If you have strong feelings about which schools you’d like to eventually include on your list, it’s important to think about what types of extracurricular activities, academic preparedness, leadership activities and summer opportunities you can accomplish to increase your chances of admission at your dream schools.

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Excelsior Admissions Consulting

MARCH 11, 2024

Grade inflation is another reason why standardized test scores can be useful to admissions officers as these scores peg students to a national average. Colleges like Dartmouth, Yale, and Brown all recently announced they will require test scores for the 2024 application cycle.

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

MARCH 17, 2024

For the 2023-2024 admission cycle, Brown University will maintain a test-optional policy for all first-year, transfer, and Resumed Undergraduate Education applicants. If students choose to submit test scores, they may self-report them or send them officially to Brown. Should I go test-optional? Does Brown superscore the SAT?

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

APRIL 20, 2024

MIT mandates the submission of standardized test scores for both prospective first-year and transfer students. MIT does not create superscores for its applicants but considers the highest score achieved in each section across multiple test dates. MIT’s SAT code for submitting official test scores is 3514.

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

MAY 4, 2024

Northwestern University holds high standards for its applicants, and although many schools are now test-optional, standardized testing remains a significant aspect of the college application process. Through 2026, Northwestern remains test-optional. Should I go test-optional?

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

MARCH 13, 2024

Applicants to Cornell’s schools for Agriculture and Life Sciences; Architecture, Art, and Planning; and the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business are not expected to submit standardized test scores. Brooks School of Public Policy; and the School of Industrial and Labor Relations may optionally submit standardized test scores.

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The Koppelman Group

APRIL 10, 2024

Who you are outside of the classroom and beyond how you score on tests are supportive aspects that augment your application, but you cannot get into Mich as an international student without outstanding grades. Standardized Tests A big part of the college admissions process in the U.S. is standardized testing.

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Spark Admissions

JUNE 7, 2023

Although many colleges and universities have become or are becoming test-optional , it is undeniable that top-ranked schools still prefer to see strong standardized test scores if possible. A strong test score can fortify an applicant’s other academic and intellectual strengths in the admissions process.

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

MARCH 2, 2024

Columbia University has adopted a test-optional admissions policy. This means that applicants are not required to submit standardized test scores. However, applicants are encouraged to submit any test scores they believe will strengthen their application. Should I go test-optional?

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Solomon Admissions

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Your academic profile consists of several aspects: grades, class schedule rigor, and standardized test scores. Obtaining a high score on standardized tests such as the SAT and ACT also contributes to positive admissions decisions. Taking , test prep courses will help enhance your test scores.

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Strategic College Consulting

APRIL 16, 2020

Traditionally, admission criteria have centered on elements such as grades, strength of curriculum, standardized test scores, essays, and extracurricular activities, among others. Some colleges have temporarily suspended their standardized testing requirement.

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

MARCH 13, 2024

Cornell University, known for its academic rigor and diverse community, sets high standards for its applicants. Among the various elements of the college application process, standardized testing plays a significant role. 37% submitted SAT scores, and 49% omitted standardized test scores from their application.

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

APRIL 20, 2024

MIT requires the submission of standardized test scores for both prospective first-year and transfer students. MIT does not create superscores for its applicants but considers the highest score achieved in each section across multiple test dates. MIT’s ACT code for submitting official test scores is 1858.

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

MARCH 14, 2024

For the Class of 2029 and beyond, Dartmouth has reinstated its standardized testing requirement. In the past, 34% of applicants on average chose to omit standardized test scores from their application, a number which will be 0% for the Class of 2029 onward. What are Dartmouth’s SAT requirements?

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Solomon Admissions

JUNE 29, 2023

In addition to the usual application materials, like transcripts, letters of recommendation, and essays, students are often asked to submit standardized test scores from either the SAT or ACT exam when applying to college. Top schools do not recommend one test over the other; students are allowed to submit whichever one they prefer.

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The Koppelman Group

MAY 14, 2024

Leveraging Extracurricular Activities While having knowledge about your niche is great, hands-on experience matters a lot more than just knowing stuff. However, a significant portion of your extracurriculars should be outside of school. We are so sorry to burst that bubble.

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The Koppelman Group

APRIL 19, 2024

Extracurriculars Balancing out your transcript are your activities and extracurriculars. Standardized Tests As far as standardized testing, Colby is test optional. So, we encourage students to submit an SAT or ACT score and to put in the work prior to taking the tests to score as well as you can.

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Excelsior Admissions Consulting

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Many high school juniors are busy with school work, extracurricular activities, and other responsibilities, not to mention the burdens of the ongoing pandemic. JUNIOR YEAR September - January Schedule and sit for standardized ACT or SAT tests if the student is taking them. May Study for and take SAT or ACT tests, if offered.

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Ivy College Essay

MAY 11, 2023

Applicants should also have a high GPA, competitive standardized test scores (SAT or ACT), and a demonstrated passion for learning. Applicants should demonstrate a commitment to extracurricular activities such as sports, clubs, volunteering, internships, or leadership positions.

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The Koppelman Group

JANUARY 26, 2024

This is the Harvard standard. Extracurriculars While Harvard is looking for breadth of your academics, they really want to see extracurriculars — or what you do outside of classes — that are focused on what you’re truly inspired by. Most recently, these tests are considered but not required. Namely, the SAT or ACT.

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Princeton College Consulting

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

If you do hope to go the pre-med route in college, you’ll need to have high grades and test scores, but also impressive extracurricular activities. Why Extracurriculars Matter So Much. With some exceptions, most students who apply to extremely selective colleges and universities have the highest-tier grades and test scores.

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SSA Online College Prep

APRIL 15, 2024

Academic Expertise While a transcript is not the only thing that Georgetown considers, it is important to acknowledge that an applicant’s secondary school record, including grade point average, standardized test scores , class rank, etc, is highly considered in the selection process. Are you good at managing tough situations?

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Solomon Admissions

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

This gives you plenty of time to research colleges, take standardized tests, and complete all required application materials. Typically, a college application will require the following: a completed online application form, high school transcripts, standardized test scores, letters of recommendation, and a personal statement.

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